Name: Southern Palms Beach Resort
Address: Diani Road, Diani Beach, Mombasa (and vicinity), Kenya, Mombasa (and vicinity), Kwale County, Kenya
Rating: 7.8

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7.8

Good

Based on 192 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

2%

Couple

48%

Family

31%

Group

13%

Solo

4%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Southern Palms Beach Resort, travellers highlight a beautiful beachfront setting with expansive pools, generally friendly service, and plentiful food, while noting dated rooms in places, occasional Wi‑Fi problems, repetitive menus, and noise from entertainment or events.

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10

Dorothy

6 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful stay at Southern Palms Beach Resort. From the moment I arrived, everything was smooth, welcoming, and very well organized. The resort is beautiful, clean, and perfectly located on the stunning Diani Beach. My Oceanfront Deluxe room was amazing—spacious, comfortable, spotless, and with incredible views of the ocean. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the resort and the beautiful beachfront. A special thank you goes to Regina, my Guest Experience Assistant, who truly made my stay unforgettable. She assisted with my check-in and went above and beyond to arrange several incredible experiences for me. Regina organized an amazing private dinner on the beach, which was beautifully set up and absolutely magical. She also helped arrange a fantastic beach cabana experience and a jet ski activity, which were highlights of my visit. The entire staff at the resort was friendly, professional, and welcoming, and you can tell the team takes great pride in providing a great guest experience. Zakia, who is AMAZING, was my attendant for my cabana. I had an equally great attendant for my Dinner on the Beach. I highly recommend Southern Palms Resort to anyone visiting Diani Beach. It’s a beautiful property with excellent service and unforgettable Indian ocean views.

10

Geoffrey

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Good amenities and very welcoming

10

RIZIKI

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room big clean, safe heaven the pool was marvelouse

10

Jayesh

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very happy with the Asian vegetarian menus available at the hotel (including Jain options). They keep the guest entertained via pool volley ball, water polo and evening dances with DJ.

10

frederick

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The customer service at Southern Palms was great, and the place itself was great.

Diani Road, Diani Beach, Mombasa (and vicinity), Kenya

Location

With a stay at Southern Palms Beach Resort in Diani Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Diani Beach and Kongo Mosque. This all-inclusive resort is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Diani Snake Park and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Galu Kinondo Beach.

Kongo Mosque(0.7 Miles)

Diani Beach(1.9 Miles)

Diani Snake Park(2.2 Miles)

Galu Kinondo Beach(5.5 Miles)

Tiwi Beach(5.6 Miles)

Colobus Conservation(5.8 Miles)

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Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Yes, an airport shuttle service is available for a surcharge of KES 10,000 per vehicle. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including elevators and step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed with the property.

The property is located on Diani Road, within a 10-minute drive of Diani Beach and Kongo Mosque. It is approximately 2 miles from Diani Snake Park and 5.5 miles from Galu Kinondo Beach.

Yes, there are 2 outdoor swimming pools available, with access from 7:30 AM to 6 PM.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of KES 112.0 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Southern Palms Beach Resort

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